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Hong Kong Case Law

Delay and late interlocutory applications
  • 2 Sept 2013

    LUAN GANG v. SIMPSON MARINE LTD

    Citation
    LUAN GANG v. SIMPSON MARINE LTD
    Court
    Court of First Instance
    Case number
    HCA107/2011

    Application dismissed because it was brought at an inordinate and wholly inexcusable late stage causing real prejudice; the medical certificates were inadmissible for failure to comply with RHC Orders regarding statements of truth and declarations of duty; even if accepted, the medical evidence was vague and did not show travel to Hong Kong was impossible or life‑threatening, and VCF is inappropriate where credibility is in issue; indemnity costs ordered against applicant and Offtech.

    • Video conferencing facilities (vcf)
    • Admissibility of expert/medical certificates
    • Delay and late interlocutory applications
    • Medical fitness to travel
    • Witness credibility
    • Indemnity costs